baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2535233-A (GB)
Title: Integrated long range ISM sub-gigahertz network for control and monitoring of motor vehicles
Inventor: STEPHEN ROBERT PEARSON
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2015-02-15
Abstract: A vehicle control and monitoring data transmission node 11-16 which includes a visual display unit, an audio interface, a GPS unit and a data analysis interface through which a data signal 10 is generated and sent via a sub-gigahertz transceiver to a remote station 20 and then to a recipient 31 or control room 30. The station may be part of a network including a repeater or a base station 20. A public address message may also be transmitted using the network to provide a user of the status and alerts. The long range sub-gigahertz transceiver provides the interface between the vehicle and external base stations and other transceiver systems. There is a means for interfacing with vehicle controls such as the ignition, fuel, lights and audio system and a means of converting data signals from the vehicles telematics and control systems to a Radio frequency signal capable of sending data using a radio frequency transceiver operating but not limited to the sub-gigahertz frequency range. There is also a means of sending GPS data and other in-car information such as temperature, alarm status, etc. to the base station over the same signal path.
Patent GB-2536409-A (GB)
Title: Snack food pellets
Inventor: JAMES WILLIAMS
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A snack food pellet comprising a continuous starch-based matrix and a plurality of starch-based micropellets dispersed as inclusions in the continuous matrix. Preferably the starch is derived from cereal or vegetables optionally potato. Preferably the micropellets have a maximum dimension of from 0.5 to 10mm. Preferably the matrix and the micropellets have at least one of a different composition, colour, flavor, starch, internal porosity, open volume, density, level of starch gelatinization, moisture content and shape. Preferably the snack food pellet comprises from 50-95 wt% continuous starch based matrix and 5-50 wt% micropellets. Preferably both starch based matrix and micro pellets have a moisture content of between 8-14 wt%. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such a snack food pellet, a method of producing an expanded snack food piece from such a snack food pellet, and an expanded snack food piece.
Patent GB-2525300-A (GB)
Title: A manual transmission
Inventor: RUBSAM CHRISTIAN
IPC: F16H63/32
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: A manual transmission comprises a first and a second selector sleeve 31, 35 which are movable in an axial direction on a shaft 25, 26 between a neutral position and an engaged position in which they couple an idler gear 29, 33 to the shaft 25, 26. A first and a second selector fork 57, 62 act on the selector sleeves 31, 35 in order to control their axial movement. A locking element 58 locks the selector sleeves 35, 31by preventing movement of a coupling arm 43 which is connected to the first and the second selector fork 57, 62 via a first and second joint 44. The arm 43 comprises a pivotal point 54 between the joints 44 on which an actuating element 55 acts that is movable in an axial direction when cams 56 are rotated. The locking element 58 has notches 61 which engage in notches 59, 60 on the selector forks 62 so as to block movement of the forks 62. Twisting of the locking element 58 disengages the notches 59, 60, 61 which allow movement of the forks 62.
Patent GB-2537642-A (GB)
Title: Supply rail body
Inventor: Mehmet Donmez
IPC: F02M63/02
Filed: 2015-04-22
Abstract: A supply rail body 2 for a common rail fuel injection system, having a body section 4 defining a high pressure gallery 9, and one or more mounting bracket 8 for mounting the supply rail body 2. The one or more mounting bracket 8 each comprises first and second mounting lugs 20, 21. The first mounting lug 20 has a first mounting aperture (23, Fig. 5) and the second mounting lug 21 has a second mounting aperture (24, Fig. 5). The first and second mounting apertures (23, 24, Fig. 5) are arranged coaxially along a first axis (X1, Fig. 5) for receiving a mechanical fastener (25, Fig. 2) to fasten the supply rail body 2. The inner surfaces of the mounting lugs 20, 21 may be inclined outwardly in opposite directions; the inner and outer surfaces of each lug may be parallel. This arrangement allows for weight saving due to the mass-efficient design of the mounting assembly, in which material is removed from a standard solid bracket.
Patent GB-2528556-A (GB)
Title: A fuel manifold and fuel injector arrangement
Inventor: STEELE DAVID
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 2015-05-21
Abstract: A fuel manifold and fuel injector arrangement 54 for supplying fuel to a combustion chamber 15, fig. 2) comprising an annular combustion chamber casing 56 arranged around the combustion chamber, an annular fuel manifold 64 and a plurality of fuel injectors 58. Each fuel injector comprises a fuel injector head 60 and a hollow fuel feed arm 66. Each fuel injector has a pipe 72 to supply fuel to the fuel injector. The pipe extends from the fuel feed arm and through an aperture 68 in a casing 56. The annular fuel manifold is arranged around the casing and comprises a plurality of connectors 74. Each connector has a socket 76, or a plug 78 aligned with an aperture 68 in the casing. Each pipe has a plug, or a socket arranged to be slidable mounted in the socket, or the plug of the corresponding connector of the annular fuel manifold to allow relative radial movement between the casing and the annular fuel manifold. The arrangement may be provided in a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2530154-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural roller apparatus
Inventor: COUSINS JOHN NORMAN
IPC: A01B29/06
Filed: 2014-07-25
Abstract: An agricultural roller apparatus 10 includes a frame 11, an axle and a plurality of rolling elements 14 mounted on the axle; wherein the rolling elements are provided in at least two different weights. The heavier rolling element may be provided with thicker spokes or additional concrete compared to the lighter rolling element. Also disclosed is a method of constructing an agricultural roller using bearings to mount the axle to the frame. The invention enables the possibility to construct an agricultural roller with multiple rolling elements where an even distribution of weight can be achieved across the axle by the selection of the at least two different roller weights. For example, adjacent where the frame and the axle are connected 18, lighter weight rolling elements may be used, compared to heavier rolling elements positioned further along (ie toward the centre of) the axle.
Patent GB-2534633-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for determining a state of a polymer liner of a flexible pipe by taking a sample of the polymer layer through the carcass layer
Inventor: LARS GUNNAR HODNEFJELL
IPC: E21B47/007
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for taking a sample (14') from a flexible pipe (10), wherein the flexible pipe (10) comprises an anti-collapse layer (12) forming an inner wall surrounding an inner space (9) of the flexible pipe (10), and at least one liner layer (14) surrounding the anti-collapse layer (12). The method comprises: - providing access to the liner layer (12) by making a hole (99) extending from the inner space (9) of the flexible pipe (10) through the anti-collapse layer (12) into the liner layer (14), and taking the sample (14') from the liner layer (14) for allowing analysis of the level of degradation of the sample (14') in a laboratory. The invention further relates to a tool for use in such method. The invention allows for sample collection while leav­ing the flexible pipe in place and fully intact.
Patent GB-2544720-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor
Inventor: VIKTOR SHLEAKHETSKI
IPC: H02K19/04
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: An electric motor comprising a ring-like rotor 220 which comprises a plurality of electromagnets 123 that are equi-angularly spaced and equi-radially disposed in a ring-like manner and a stator which comprises a plurality of solenoids 62 that are equi-angularly spaced and equi-radially disposed, each of said solenoids having a solenoid core, which in turn has a rectangular shape in cross-section, and a cavity, and a solenoid coil within each of said solenoids, wherein said electromagnets are arranged such that they can move through said cavities of the solenoid cores in a rotational manner, wherein negative and positive coil ends, respectively, of the plurality of said electromagnets are connected in parallel to respective negative and positive metal peripheral strips 77,78, and wherein current to said electromagnet coils is supplied from a power supply 80 via two brushes 147a,b respectively that are in contact with said negative and positive strips.
Patent GB-2543561-A (GB)
Title: System and apparatus for moving objects
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SIDNEY COWELL
IPC: B61B12/12
Filed: 2015-10-23
Abstract: A carriage comprising two sheaves 30, 40 which rotate around an axis between front and rear plates 10, 12. The carriage has an open configuration in which one sheave is spaced from the front or rear plate. The carriage may move into the open position by rotating the front and rear plates about an axis perpendicular to the plates. The axis of rotation of the plates may be coincident with the axis of rotation of one of the sheaves. There may be three or more sheaves. A locating means may be provided to releasably connect a sheave with the front or rear plate to prevent mutual rotation of the plates. The locating means may be a pin extending axially through the sheave and connected to the plate by a threaded connection. The carriage may have a recess forming a void, and a void plate to fill the void (20, fig 12).
Patent GB-2531184-A (GB)
Title: A nasal cannula, conduit and securement system
Inventor: MARK THOMAS O'CONNOR
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: This invention relates to a securement system for use with nasal cannula tubing, the securement system comprising a releasable, mechanical fastener on a substrate, where the substrate is divided into sections by slits or slots 3329. The slots render the substrate more flexible, so that it can conform to the underlying surface. The slots may follow a herringbone, zigzag or serpentine path. The substrate with the mechanical fastener may be a dermal patch 550 of a two-part securement system 500 (see figure 17) and may be attached to the face. The mechanical fastener may be a hook-and-loop material, the complimentary part of which 553 is attached to a user interface patch 552, which retains the nasal cannula arrangement in place. Also provided is a two-part securement system where the dermal patch defines a securement footprint, and the securing patch is contained within or bounded by the footprint.
Patent GB-2540242-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for rate control subjective optimisation
Inventor: MATTHEW PATRICK COMPTON
IPC: H04N19/87
Filed: 2016-04-22
Abstract: A method of video compression (coding) comprises determining a video picture encoding metric, providing the data encoding metric as an input feed to a bitrate controller, and regulating the extent of compression based at least in part on the data encoding metric. The estimated or predicted encoding metric or parameter may be a measure of data cost or magnitude, or picture complexity or entropy. The bit rate control measure may be determined by: an inter-picture metric; picture (image) difference value; correlation between a picture to be coded and a previous picture; or relative to multiple previous pictures. An optimum compression control parameter, such as a quantisation parameter (QP), may be determined, taking account of a bitrate constraint. Predicted resulting picture encoding metrics for different compression control parameters may be determined, with an optimum compression control parameter selected by interpolation. A combination of inter and intra picture coding metrics may be used. Buffer fill may be determined, and scene cuts may be detected based on a metric threshold being exceeded.
Patent GB-2555793-A (GB)
Title: Pillow
Inventor: CEDRIC BLANC
IPC: A47G9/10
Filed: 2016-11-08
Abstract: A pillow 10 having a U-shape plan, thereby defining two wings 14 and a head zone 12. The head zone is substantially thinner than the wings. The pillow further includes an inflatable bladder (38, fig 7) which is received within a fabric cover 18 and includes a channel which connects the wing portions. In the head zone, opposing sheets 22, 24 (24 shown in figures 2 and 3) of the fabric cover are releasably joined together by a joining means so as to allow the bladder to be inserted into the cover. One of the opposing sheets of fabric may have a hole, and the joining means may be a disc 20 with a surrounding flange (32, fig 5) which in one position closes the hole and in a second position allows the bladder to be inserted through the hole. An advantage of the invention is that stretching of fabric whilst washing the cover is prevented by the aforementioned arrangement of head zone features.
Patent GB-2559332-A (GB)
Title: Microwave ablation apparatus
Inventor: TUDOR THOMAS
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A shaft assembly for a microwave ablation applicator which includes a shaft assembly and an antenna assembly located within the shaft assembly is disclosed. The shaft assembly comprises an elongate shaft 22 which extends from a first end 201 to a second end 202 thereof, and which defines therein a hollow inner volume and a longitudinal axis of the antenna assembly, and an applicator tip 24 mounted on the second end 202 of the elongate shaft 22. The applicator tip 24 defines an annular slot 70 with which the second end of the elongate shaft 22 engages. At least part a portion of the second end of the shaft 22 is of a fibre reinforced plastics material having a plurality of elongate fibres 52 bound in a plastics material 54, at least some of the fibres 52 extending at least partially circumferentially around the annular slot 70 of the applicator tip 24. At least some of the fibers may extend into and at least partially around the slot 70 (56 figure 3).
Patent GB-2562060-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for coating product in flavouring
Inventor: Lee Vine
IPC: B01F15/02
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: A flavouring apparatus for coating a product with flavouring comprises a receptacle 110 having an open first end 112 and a peripheral sidewall 111 extending from the first end to define a flavouring volume for receiving a portion of product and a dose of flavouring, and an ejecting member 118a movable relative to the peripheral sidewall for ejecting the flavoured product out of the first end of the receptacle. A drive system (see fig. 2B) rotates at least the peripheral sidewall of the flavouring receptacle so as to mix the product and flavouring, and the flavouring receptacle is arranged, e.g. angled, such that the product and flavouring are retained in the flavouring volume during mixing. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of receptacles moveable sequentially to product receiving and ejecting positions. The receptacles are preferably cylindrical, with the ejecting member forming a base part of the cylinder. In one embodiment the ejecting member 118a travels through the receptacle to eject the contents. In another embodiment (see figures 5A, 5B) the ejecting member 118a remains stationary and movement of the sidewall causes ejection of the contents. A method of coating product in flavouring is also claimed.
Patent GB-2565748-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle warning light system
Inventor: DAVID MOREWOOD
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 2017-05-30
Abstract: A vehicle light system has light modules 10 (fig 3) mounted along opposite sides of the vehicle, and rear light modules 12. The side modules display white and amber whereas the rear modules display red and white. A control unit 40 powered by the vehicle has a speed input from a GPS 48 or tachograph, causes the amber lights to be turned on below a predetermined speed (e.g. 18mph) and turned off at higher speeds. A directional input from left and right indicator circuits of the vehicle enables the amber lights to flash on a corresponding side of vehicle when the vehicle is turning. A reversing input from a reversing light circuit of the vehicle turns the white lights on and inhibits the amber lights. The rear red lights are on when the vehicle's side lights are on. If both directional inputs are activated, the amber lights are turned off. The control unit 40 is in a housing (figs 6-8) with connectors for chains of light modules.
Patent GB-2552265-A (GB)
Title: A travel storage device
Inventor: LESLEY HERON
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 2017-07-17
Abstract: A travel storage device for garments comprises a flexible body 1 for receiving a garment and a closure mechanism 8 for securing the flexible body in one of a plurality of configurations. Each configuration of the flexible body defines a different volume for holding the garment. The device at least partially encases the garment. An attachment means 2 is provided for connecting the travel storage device to a suitcase. In a first configuration the flexible body may be rolled around a garment and in a second configuration the flexible body may be folded around a garment. A sprung clip mechanism (figure 9) may be provided to hold the storage device on a suitcase.
Patent GB-2568269-A (GB)
Title: SCR doser
Inventor: Pau M Briera
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2017-11-09
Abstract: A selective catalytic reagent (SCR) doser 10 is arranged on an exhaust line of an internal combustion engine as part of an SCR system 8. The doser has a body 14 housing a reagent conduit 22 extending from an inlet to a nozzle 26, and an injector assembly 12 comprising an actuator 16 and a valve member 20 cooperating with a seat to enable or prevent spray of reagent. A filter assembly 56 has a filtering mesh (58, fig 2) for retaining particles in the reagent. In a first position P1 all the reagent is directed to flow through the mesh. The filter assembly moves away from the first position under internal ice pressure to a position in which a portion of the flow bypasses the mesh, and returns to the first position when the reagent has thawed. There may be a seal (62, fig 2) between the inlet and the filter assembly. The filter assembly may be biased to the first position by a magnet (72, fig 5) or spring (68, fig 2).
Patent GB-2559001-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communications package with integrated antenna array
Inventor: DUIXIAN LIU
IPC: H01Q23/00
Filed: 2017-11-16
Abstract: An antenna package 105, which may include an RFIC 102, includes a multilayer substrate 110. The package includes an antenna array 152, which may be formed on a cover 150 of the package, antenna feed lines 112,114 and resistive transmission lines (352,354 fig. 3B). The antenna array includes active antenna elements (320 fig.3A) and dummy antenna elements (350 fig.3A) surrounding the active elements. Each active element is coupled to an antenna feed line and each dummy antenna element is coupled to a resistive transmission line. Each resistive transmission line extends through the multilayer substrate and is terminated in a same metallization layer of the multilayer package substrate. Dual polarisation may be facilitated by orthogonal feeds (201,203 fig. 2A) whilst ground planes and conductive vias (648 fig. 6B) may be used to provide isolation. A connector package (542 fig. 5) may be used instead of the package cover in order to facilitate testing of the RFIC or to connect to an external antenna array. The package may form a wireless communication package.
Patent GB-2559669-A (GB)
Title: Melting plant and method
Inventor: IVAYLO POPOV
IPC: C22B9/187
Filed: 2017-12-14
Abstract: Plant for remelting an electrode 70 comprises a melting chamber 190 which includes a gas protection hood 20, the chamber 90 being isolated from an external environment, and an electrode rod 40 for moving an electrode 70 located at its lower end. The rod 40 is guided through an aperture 30 with sealing means in the gas protection hood 20. Forces acting on the rod 40 as a consequence gas pressure in the melting chamber 190 are compensated for by pistons 210 which are connected by means of a transverse element 170 to the upper end of the rod 40. Pressure in the melting chamber 190 is transmitted via a gas line 150 into an oil tank 160 with oil from the tank flowing into or out of cylinders 200 in which the pistons 210 are located. Means 50 for driving the rod 40 turns a threaded spindle 130 which is located in an internal thread in the rod 40.
Patent GB-2566767-A (GB)
Title: Device, system and method
Inventor: ANDREW AUSTIN
IPC: A24F40/485
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: The device includes an airflow passage 308 between an upstream inlet 306 and a downstream outlet 307, wherein an aerosol generator is located at the outlet of the passage. The consumable may be disposable and include a cartomiser and a flavor pod. The generator may be passive having a porous nib 315 drawing a flavoured fluid from storage tank 316. The passage may narrow at the outlet as it passes the porous nib such that airflow passing the nib acts to entrain droplets from its surface through Venturi action. The device may also include a separate active aerosol generator located upstream of the passive generator including a heater 312, wick 311 and e-liquid storage 310 containing an active substance e.g. nicotine. The device creates two distinct aerosols having distinct droplet sizes, wherein the active generator create smaller particles suitable for pulmonary penetration, the passive generator creating larger droplets for reaching the mouth and nose.
Patent GB-2564298-A (GB)
Title: Production facility investment planning assistance system and commodity production system
Inventor: NAOI WATANABE
IPC: G06Q50/04
Filed: 2016-12-27
Abstract: A production facility investment planning assistance system (10) has: a database (12) in which various data are registered; a scheduler (14) for performing scheduling while taking into account at least constraints of a date and work in progress in a plurality of factories, as well as the maximum number of manufacturing processes, unit costs, etc., per unit period in each factory; a lead time calculation unit (16) for calculating a necessary lead time; a date-setting unit (18) for removing the constraints of the date and setting at least one of a drawing release date and a production facility introduction deadline as a new date that is a day within a prescribed range and that precedes the date or follows the date; and an investment cost prediction unit (20) for predicting production facility investment costs on the basis of at least the set new date.
Patent GB-2563551-A (GB)
Title: Screening assay using drosophila lines
Inventor: LYSIMACHOS ZOGRAFOS
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2017-03-02
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with methods of using genetically modified Drosophila to screen chemicals for potential use in treating neurodegenerative conditions, such as Parkinson's disease.